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Friday, June 1, 2012

Realistic expectations

There are two local high school girls who for their senior project are attempting to build a hovercraft. I happen to know both; they are intelligent, sweet-natured girls. I asked one if she thought it would actually fly.

"Yes," came the response.

With someone inside it?

"Yes."

What are you going to make it out of?

"Styrofoam and metal."

I have the sinking feeling that this project will never get off the ground, literally or even metaphorically.

If it doesn't, I sincerely hope that no one -- besides me -- is so cruel as to make fun of them for it.

I also hope that next time around they choose a more realistic project.

You know, something just a little less ambitious -- like maybe a time machine.

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Virtually everyone who knows John finds him completely tactless and insufferably opinionated. He sees himself as refreshingly honest. That said, this blog is still an excellent way to kill time while putting off work. If you're a newcomer, you might find browsing through the older posts an amusing waste of time as well.